Personal computers and smartphones have changed our lifestyle. After the rise of information media, the next generation of technology, i.e. interactive robots that provide various communication services, may change our life again. In the near future we may live in the robot society.

Prof. Ishiguro, one of the pioneers of interactive robot research and the creator of the very first humanlike androids, will talk about the possibility of a ‘robot society’ and introduce various androids that are can and will be integrated into our daily life.